Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lindsay Anderberg, New York University; Matthew Frenkel, New York University; Mikolaj Wilk, New York University

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Diversity

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Engineering Libraries

lessons we learned throughout the process aswell. First was the use of a kick-off event. We learned quickly that it was easier to get studentsto attend a kick-off event where they could learn about the competition, find teammates, and signup, than it was to ask students to directly sign up. We also recognize that it is important to havea solid timeline before the competition begins. That timeline should reflect both the dates thecompetitors will need to submit their deliverables, and also the dates of the workshops and otherevents. In planning this competition our original schedule, given out at the kickoff, set theworkshops for a specific week, and the actual date was given out a week or so before hand. Thislead to confusion and scheduling

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Olivier Putzeys P.E., University of Maine; Masoud Rais-Rohani P.E., University of Maine; Serge Raymond Maalouf, University of Maine

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Mechanical Engineering

little trouble with Word and PowerPoint, but many students struggledinitially with Excel and Mathematica.The students were generally familiar with PowerPoint (PP) which was reflected through theirassignment results using this software. The first PP task was assigned using a set templateprovided to the students. The most common source of grade penalty was failure to use/follow theassigned template. This might seem a minor issue, but the students were admonished that thevalue of following the explicit instructions should not be underestimated in the success inEngineering College or any other career path.Most students had previous experience using Word. However, it is essential to note that moststudents were already accustomed to using Word for the

Conference Session

Communicating Across Cultural and Epistemological Boundaries

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gordon D. Hoople, University of San Diego; Joel Alejandro Mejia, University of San Diego; Diana A. Chen, University of San Diego; Susan M. Lord, University of San Diego

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

turn can be used to identify asolution. Engineering educators tend to treat “society” as a distinctly separate silo fromengineering itself. This is not to say that society isn’t discussed within the engineeringclassroom, but it is often framed as a linear progression -- something is engineered, then it hasan impact on society. This is reflected in the 2016-2017 ABET outcome H: “the broad educationnecessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic,environmental, and societal context.” The very language of this statement indicates societalcontext is seen as relevant, but distinctly separate, from engineering solutions.Similarly, students’ lived experiences are typically contained in a separate silo. Students

Conference Session

Topics in Computing and Information Technology-I

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kari L. Jordan Ph.D., The Carpentries; Marianne Corvellec, Institute for Globally Distributed Open Research and Education (IGDORE); Elizabeth D. Wickes, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Naupaka B. Zimmerman, University of San Francisco; Jonah M. Duckles, Software Carpentry; Tracy K. Teal, The Carpentries

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology

primary goals of ourworkshops. Confidence and motivation promote community building, a significant focus area ofThe Carpentries.The final survey instrument included 26 questions. Figure 1 provides a select few questions fromthe survey. The entire survey, data set, and code used to prepare this paper can be found on ourGitHub repository at https://github.com/kariljordan/ASEE. The statements below reflect ways in which completing a Carpentry workshop may have impacted you. Please indicate your level of agreement with the statements ● I have been motivated to seek more knowledge about the tools I learned at the workshop. ● I have made my analyses

Conference Session

Course Structuring for Effective Student Engagement

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristin M. Sample-Lord P.E., Villanova University; Patricia M. Gallagher P.E., Drexel University; Andrea L. Welker, Villanova University

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Civil Engineering

found useful to reflect upon before attempting to adapt/developany materials for the new format. For example: 1) What types of content and learning outcomes should the students be responsible for outside of the classroom versus in the classroom? How and when will that content be delivered? 2) Should the entire class period be devoted to active learning or would the students benefit from starting with a brief (e.g. 10-15 minute) lecture first to review important or challenging concepts, prior to transitioning to activities for the remainder of the class time? 3) Will the students be tested on (e.g. online or in-class quizzes) or otherwise held accountable for pre-class content, prior to starting the in-class

Conference Session

Active Learning in BME, Session I

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicole L Ramo, Colorado State University; Jasmine Erin Nejad, Colorado State University; Ketul C. Popat, Colorado State University; Kimberly Catton P.E., Colorado State University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical Engineering

studies may have lesspatience towards changes in instructional methods and may find initial attempts at incorporatingactive learning disorganized [12]. This frustration with perceived disorganization was alsoreflected in the survey comments from older students, including that of the 20-year old studentquoted above. They were more likely to find the active learning sessions, especially those whichdid not include problem-solving exercises, as “busy work” and unnecessary for their success inthe class and may reflect differences in motivational factors and preferred learning environmentsnoted by some researchers [32], [33]. The differences in gender are more puzzling and arecontrary to what has been reported in studies of active learning

Conference Session

Engineering Career Attitudes

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah A. Roller, University of Alabama, Huntsville; Sandra A. Lampley, University of Alabama, Huntsville; Monica Letrece Dillihunt, University of Alabama, Huntsville; Michael P.J. Benfield, University of Alabama, Huntsville; Matthew William Turner, University of Alabama, Huntsville

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Pre-College Engineering Education

students.AcknowledgementsThis material is based upon work supported in part by the National Science Foundation underGrant No. 1647485. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed inthis material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NationalScience Foundation.References[1] American College Testing. (2013). The condition of college and career readiness 2013. Retrieved from: www.act.org/readiness/2013.[2] Bandura, A. (1986). Social foundations of thought and action: A social cognitive theory. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.[3] Bandura, A. (1997). Self-efficacy: The exercise of control. New York, NY: Freeman.[4] Betz, N. E. (2008). Advances in vocational theories. In S.D. Brown & R.W

Conference Session

Construction Division Technical Session 2: K-12 through Adult Learning

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert B. Austin, Bowling Green State University

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Construction Engineering

university practices. Strategies foraccomplishing this goal emphasize active and reflective learning trough project based learning,helping student make connections to see the relevancy of the subject, group collaboration,empowerment and promoting and assessing deep learning in contrast to surface or strategiclearning. One means of empowering students in the decision making for the class is to offer thema choice to pursue assignments and the ability to pursue something of interest [14].Ponton [33] and others highlighted that teachers affect student outcomes by communicating thepurpose for developing particular skills and the criteria for mastering them. As instructors, weoften profess that we do not want students to memorize but rather understand

Conference Session

Architectural Division Technical Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina A&T State University; Ismail Megri; Sameer Hamoush P.E., North Carolina A&T State University; Taher M. Abu-Lebdeh P.E.

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Diversity

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Architectural Engineering

Milano,Dept. Architecture, Built Environment and Construction Engineering (ABC), Via Bonardi 9,20133, Milan. ilaria.oberti@polimi.it, francesca.plantamura@polimi.it[19] Jade Woodard (2017), “Investigating Properties of High-Performance Printing Concrete”,Master of Science at North Carolina A&T State University, 85 pages.[20] Brandy Diggs (2017), “Clustering Analysis: Envelope Energy Performance, MoistureControl and Thermal Bridge of Military B-Huts”, Master of Science at North Carolina A&TState University, 91 pages.[21] Sissy S. Wong, Jonah B. Firestone, Lionnel G. Ronduen, EunJin Bang, “Middle SchoolScience and Mathematics Teachers’ Conceptions of the Nature of Science: A One-Year Study onthe Effects of Explicit and Reflective Online

Conference Session

Division for Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Technical Session 5

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sulakshana Lal, Curtin University; Anthony Denis Lucey, Curtin University; Euan Lindsay, Charles Sturt University; David Franklin Treagust, Curtin University; Mauro Mocerino, Curtin University; John Matthew Long, Deakin University; Marjan G. Zadnik, Curtin University of Technology

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

Approaches, 4th ed. United States of America: SAGE Publications, 2013.[30] B. Alan, Social research methods, 4th ed., vol. 53, no. 9. Oxford University Press, 2013.[31] ABET, “Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs.” ABET, pp. 1–29, 2017.Appendix A- Sample of survey questionnaire used for capturing engineering students’perception of interactions in the laboratoryDate: _____________ Time: ___________ Unit: ______________________________________ Student ID Family Name Given Name(s)Reflecting on the laboratory class you just completed:  To register a response completely, fill the bubble  with a blue or black ballpoint pen

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 11

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryn Anne Wingate, Georgia Institute of Technology ; Aldo A. Ferri, Georgia Institute of Technology; Karen M. Feigh, Georgia Tech

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Mechanical Engineering

stated as a reason for leaving engineering; the difficultyof the material was often compounded by attitudes and quality of instruction. Tyson [7]considers “Academic Integration” as a key factor in degree attainment, with academicintegration reflected in a sequence of classes- Physics I and II and Calculus I, II, and III.Zhang, et al. [8] considered the relative importance of 20 core science and math coursestaken by engineering majors, finding that grades in only 6 of them were significantpredictors of retention. It is interesting that the course that they found to have the highestpredictive value was General Chemistry 1 Lab, which is not a subject strongly associatedwith advanced topics in mechanical engineering. Indeed, one of the major

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rosalyn W. Berne, University of Virginia

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Engineering Ethics

classrooms with the intention of helping students use technology in a meaningful way.The student ‘swriting above reflects an approach to teaching engineering undergraduatestudents, which integrates social and ethical considerations into their understanding ofengineering. Applying the lenses and language of ANT to the teaching of engineeringethics, elucidates for students the complexity of inter-relationships inherent in allengineering practice.V. ConclusionIn introducing and including ANT as a tool of analysis in the STS 2500 course, studentscame to appreciate the relational dynamics of ethics among and between human and non-human “actants” within the larger socio-technical network of assisted reproductivetechnology. Through the lens of ANT

Conference Session

Engaging Faculty Across Disciplines, Colleges, and Institutions

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandra Cecilia Santa Cruz, PUCP; Graciela del Carmen Fernández de Córdova, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú; Marta Vilela Vilela, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

previously incomplete. Chepén’s officials stated that the studentscarried out a conscientious work and had a positive valuation of the information collectedfrom local actors. Interviewee 2 stated that all the students’ work had been very fruitful interms of reflecting what the residents said, which had not been addressed in a comprehensivemanner previously due to lack of specialists.The students’ projects were feasible, consistent and applicable to the actual city context,which was highly appreciated by the city officials. During the workshop’s closure, the Mayorsaid that the municipality’s contingency plans were being drawn up using the course projectsas reference.In interviews, the former students of the course stated that they have substantially

Conference Session

COED: Online and Blended Learning Part 1

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Swaroop Joshi, Ohio State University; Neelam Soundarajan, Ohio State University; Jeremy Morris, Ohio State University

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Computers in Education

student will receive an email from the app askingher to log into the system and answer the question by a deadline, typically 24-36 hours awayfrom the time the homework is posted, with the deadline also being listed in the email. Theapp will require the student to make a specific choice –such as “domain” or “problem” or “so-lution”, and to include a brief justification as part of her answer. We will refer to this as thestudent’s initial submission. Note, these initial submissions are made by individual students andeach reflects the particular student’s (initial/current) conception of the problem. Also, a studentcan log back in any time before the deadline and modify her answer if she wants to. Figure 2shows the initial submission made by one of

Conference Session

Understanding Student Development in Design

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jiliang Li P.E., Purdue University Northwest; Nuri Zeytinoglu P.E., Purdue University Northwest; Masoud Mojtahed, Purdue University Northwest; Matthew William Wooden, Purdue University Northwest; Ikechukwu I Nnachi, Purdue University Northwest

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Design in Engineering Education

. Interdisciplinary courses instructions and learning are closely tied to each other.Constructive feedback from engineering educators in different expertise areas are gratefullyappreciated and sincerely thanked by the authors. The voice, opinions and remarks conveyed inthe paper does not reflect any organization’s endorsement but purely the authors’ ownobservations and comments.REFERENCES1. Akili W. (2006) CASE STUDIES IN GEOTECHNICAL/FOUNDATION ENGINEERING: ENGAGING STUDENTS AND BRINGING THE PRACTICE INTO THE CLASSROOM, 2006-7842. Castro, G. (1975), “Liquefaction and Cyclic Mobility of Saturated Sands”. Journal of the Geotechnical Engineering Division, ASCE, Vol 101, No. GT6, pp 551-569.3. Castro, G. and Poulos, S. J. (1977). “Factors Affecting

Conference Session

Construction Division Technical Session 4: Capstone, Safety and Beyond

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melissa Lynn Hrivnak, Ohio State University; Sheena Nastasia Marston, Dynotec Inc; Lisa E. Burris, Ohio State University; Fabian Hadipriono Tan Dr.Eng., Ohio State University

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Construction Engineering

featured on site can be viewed in Appendix D. Upon completion of the Interactive Safety Training Tool, the user’s earned points aretotaled and can be viewed by the user at the top left corner of the screen throughout the training.A score of greater than, or equal to70% results in a passing score reflecting the pass requirementfor the OSHA 10-Hour/OSHA 30-Hour tests. The total score is based on a calculation of 30 totalpoints, from 15 questions, with a maximum of two points earned from each. As shown in Figures13 and 14, text will appear letting the user know whether they passed and what percentage wasearned. At this time, the user can try again, as mentioned earlier, or end the training. Tryingagain will reset the training for the user

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Samson Pepe Goodrich, East Carolina University; Teresa Ryan, East Carolina University; Colleen Janeiro, East Carolina University; Patrick F. O'Malley, Benedictine College

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Engineering Ethics

significant writing demands tobolster the education about and policing of proper citations, plagiarism, and academic integrity ingeneral. These shifts in student responses for Scenarios 1 (Writing:verbatim, no citation) and 8(Figure: copy, no citation) may reflect effectiveness of the faculty efforts. Initial analysis offaculty responses for East Carolina University over the three years (Figure 4) include only onesignificant difference at the 95% CI for Scenario 16, though examination of the individualresponses reveals a single outlier that appears to be a likely response error, in that it isincongruent with that respondents’ other ratings. Smaller sample sizes for faculty responsescontribute to the lack of ascribing significance to these

Conference Session

IED Technical Session: Preparing Students for the Future

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rick Olson, University of San Diego; Andrés Esteban Acero, Universidad de los Andes

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Diversity

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Industrial Engineering

. Instead, a newseries of assignments asked students to reflect on their understanding of what it means to be achangemaking engineer, and to identify situations where the methods and models of ISYE 340could be used to effect positive change.Revising Lecture MaterialsTo meet the goals of the RED project, RED topics should be introduced into the course whilecontinuing to meet the primary course learning objectives. One way to achieve this is tointroduce common OR models by using RED contexts. For example, the characteristics of LPsmight be introduced using a two-variable example of growing corn or wheat with limitedresources of time, water and fertilizer. The scenario is easily understood but might seem quaintto U.S. students who envision large

Conference Session

Understanding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from Students' Perspectives

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susannah C. Davis, Oregon State University; Naeun Cheon, University of Washington; Elba Camila Moise, University of Washington; Susan Bobbitt Nolen, University of Washington

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity

authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation.References1. Committee on Equal Opportunities in Science and Engineering, “Broadening participation in America’s STEM workforce: 2011–2012 biennial report to Congress,” National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA, 2014. Retrieved from https://www.nsf.gov/od/oia/activities/ceose/reports/Full_2011- 2012_CEOSE_Report_to_Congress_Final_03-04-2014.pdf2. S. Hurtado, K. Eagan, and M. Chang, “Degrees of success: Bachelor’s degree completion rates among initial STEM majors,” Higher Education Research Institute at UCLA, 2010.3. M. Ong, C. Wright, L. Espinosa, and G. Orfield, “Inside the double bind: A synthesis of empirical research on undergraduate and graduate

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl Q. Li, University of New Haven; Ronald S. Harichandran, University of New Haven; Nadiye O. Erdil, University of New Haven; Jean Nocito-Gobel, University of New Haven; Maria-Isabel Carnasciali, University of New Haven

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

3 4 Business risk assessment is the business manager’s responsibility 4 5 I like to learn about entrepreneurship comparison 6 Every time I fail a task, I reflect on why I failed so that I can learn how to do better in the future 6 7 I understand why a monopolistic market is usually not favorable to consumers 7 8 I consider how multiple changes affect each other 8 9 I am confident in leading a team to work on a project

Conference Session

Teacher Attitudes, Beliefs, & Self-efficacy

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebekah J. Hammack, Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

well as the barriers theyperceive to doing so. Results indicated that most elementary teachers support the inclusion ofengineering within the science standards for elementary grades. Teachers describe lack ofpreservice and in-service training, lack of background knowledge, lack of materials, lack of timefor planning and implementing lessons, and lack of administrative support as barriers toimplementing engineering activities within their classrooms.*The views and opinions of the speaker expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect thoseof the U.S. Government or any agency thereof.Introduction The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) incorporated engineering practices intoK-12 science standards [1], and because NGSS calls for

Conference Session

Creating a Positive Environment for Learning

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald W. Welch, The Citadel; Kevin C. Bower P.E., The Citadel; Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel; Ally Kindel Martin, The Citadel

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

teaching the first-year and many of thesophomore courses each year versus the most senior faculty 6 years ago. The improved teachingquality and training on developing rapport with students has an impact on improved retentionfrom first-year to sophomore year.Special Needs. The engineering leadership has developed a unique relationship with the directorof students with special needs. The faculty attending the mini-ExCEEd teaching workshopreceive pedagogical training to vary their teaching to meet the learning styles of students (activevs. reflective, sequential vs. global, sensory vs. intuitive, verbal vs. visual). When faculty ensureeach lesson allows a student to learn some content in a preferred style, it assists each student’slevel of

Conference Session

COED: Mechanical Engineering-related Topics

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven F. Barrett, University of Wyoming; Tonia A. Dousay, University of Idaho; Tyler J. Kerr, University of Wyoming; Larry Schmidt, University of Wyoming; Brandon Seth Gellis, University of Wyoming; Jesse Ballard, University of Wyoming

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Computers in Education

these efforts to be reflected in faculty and staff participation in the academic year ahead.• Ensuring print quality and overall quality control. 3D printers are the most popular technology housed in the space, and consequently are the machines used most often. As a result, regular maintenance is required to ensure acceptable print quality. In the first semester of operation few visitors knew how to use the software necessary to 3D print objects. Because of this, most 3D printing, including prints for visitors, was completed by staff members. This proved to be challenging for the six staff members for two reasons: 1) print preferences and personal settings varied considerably; and 2) the first printers were largely

Conference Session

Cognitive Engagement

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin David Lutz, Oregon State University; Allyson Jo Barlow, Oregon State University; Nathaniel Hunsu, University of Georgia; Cassandra J. Groen, Virginia Tech; Shane A. Brown P.E., Oregon State University; Olusola Adesope, Washington State University; Denise Rutledge Simmons P.E., Virginia Tech

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Educational Research and Methods

positioned asone who generates new ideas and is described with verbs such as reflecting, integrating, and self-explaining. Actively engaged students are similar to constructively engaged students; however,they differ in that actively engaged students manipulate content material without generating newideas or concepts. Activities carried out by these students are often described by verbs such asrepeat, rehearse, and copy. Lastly, passively engaged students are instruction-oriented andreceive information through listening, reading and watching. Importantly, these modes ofengagement are not rigid categories used to describe students. Individuals may demonstrate arange of engagement modes and behaviors throughout their learning, and may engage

Conference Session

Sustainability in Civil Engineering

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tripp Shealy, Virginia Tech

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Civil Engineering

Grant No.1635534. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this materialare those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation.References[1] ASCE, Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge for the 21st Century: Preparing the Civil Engineer for the Future, Second Edition. Reston, VA: American Society of Civil Engineers, 2008.[2] P. A. Vesilind and A. S. Gunn, “Sustainable development and the ASCE Code of Ethics,” J. Prof. Issues Eng. Educ. Pract., vol. 124, no. 3, pp. 72–74, 1998.[3] R. K. comments, “10 projections for the global population in 2050,” Pew Research Center, 03-Feb-2014. .[4] S. J. Davis, K. Caldeira, and H. D. Matthews, “Future CO2 Emissions and

Conference Session

Engaging Faculty Across Disciplines, Colleges, and Institutions

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian J Novoselich P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Tom Weis, Rhode Island School of Design; Harry Howard Jones IV

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

experience.Assumptions: When asked to reflect on any underlying assumptions or perceptions the students may havebrought with them into the collaboration with the prompt, “what assumptions or perceptions didyou have about your counterparts prior to the experience?” Two themes emerged from thestudent responses: 1) No Assumptions and 2) Unhelpfulness (Table 4)Table 4: Summary of Assumption Themes Prompt: What assumptions or perceptions did you have about your counterparts prior to the experience? Assumption Themes Description A lack of awareness regarding counterparts prevented any No Assumptions preconceptions. The differences between the two groups of students

Conference Session

Studies in Engineering Design

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mo Hu, Virginia Tech; Tripp Shealy, Virginia Tech; John S. Gero, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Design in Engineering Education

), electroencephalogram (EEG), and functional magnetic resonance imaging(fMRI). fNIRS can be worn as a cap and the sources on the cap emit near-infrared light in thespectrum of 700-900nm into the cortex. Hemoglobin absorbs more light than water and othertissue in the brain. Increase in hemoglobin in the brain is associated with an increase in cognitiveactivity [24]. The light which is not absorbed is reflected back to the detectors on the cap. Thedifferent absorption spectra of oxy-hemoglobin and deoxy-hemoglobin make it possible todescribe activated brain regions and cognitive activities through the change in hemoglobinconcentration, or Blood Oxygenation Level Dependent (BOLD) response.fMRI similarly measures activity indirectly through changes in hemoglobin in

Conference Session

Design in the BME curriculum

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy E. Allen, University of Virginia; David Chen, University of Virginia

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Biomedical Engineering

key course-specificmetrics common to the evaluations in both the J-Term and spring versions of the course, and wehave summarized some representative student comments from each of the terms. Quantitativeresponses were based on a 5-point Likert response (5 = strongly agree, 3 = neutral, and 1 =strongly disagree) to the following statements: “I learned a great deal in this course,” and“Overall, this was a worthwhile course” (Table 3). Mean responses reflect a weighted averagebased upon the number of students assigning a specific score, and standard deviations werecalculated according to the same weights.Table 3: Summary of anonymous end-of-course feedback for each term (5-point Likert scale).Academic Percent com- Learned a great deal

Conference Session

Making, Hacking, and Extracurricular Design

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Petney, Rice 360 Institute for Global Health; Samuel Gonthako Ng'anjo, University of Malawi, The Polytechnic; Joseph Chikaphonya Phiri, University of Malawi, The Polytechnic; Matthew Wettergreen, Rice University; Ann Saterbak, Duke University

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education

14/15 ME 2/6 4/7(A) Prototyping tool usage: Department-specific tool use in EE projects increasedsignificantly from before-PIDS at 5.7 (SD 2.5) to after-PIDS at 9.6 (SD 2.6); t(9) = 3.63, p =0.003 (Figure 1). Department-specific tool use among ME projects experienced a small, butsignificant increase from 6.8 (SD 2.0) to 8.9, (SD 2.1); t(17) = 2.45, p = .012 (Figure 1). Figure 1. Tool usage among department-specific projects.Within EE, the increase in tool use reflects an increase in both the number of tools used by eachteam and the proficiency of tool use. All tools were used by a larger percentage of teams after thedesign studio; the largest gains were made among

Conference Session

Experiences in Manufacturing Engineering Education

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason M. Weaver, Brigham Young University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

failure, and seek out growth opportunities.Similarly, Cutts, et. al18, conducted a study in their introductory programming course at theUniversity of Glasgow. Students in the course received one or more of three tools designed to be“mindset interventions,” i.e., to help students shift from a fixed to a growth mindset. The firsttool was a series of workshops taught by the tutors, guiding the students in reflecting on theirexperiences so far in the course and how they fit into a fixed or growth mindset. The second toolwas a handout listing resources, tools, and tips successful computing students frequently use toget unstuck. This handout would be referenced by the tutors whenever they helped a student,guiding them towards a recognition that they